Neat News 2553 (added 2022-12-27)

Cause for reduced immune response in older people

Lymph nodes play an important role in the human immune system. However, they lose their effectiveness with increasing age. A new study finds a reason, namely normal tissue in the lymph nodes is replaced by fat. The insight may be a first step in preventing the progression of this effect.

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News seen at: ScienceDaily - Health & Medicine